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Definition abscond in American English

abscond verb

[intransitive] verb
/əbˈskɑnd/
1

to suddenly leave a place and take something with you that does not belong to you

Example

One of the bank's employees had absconded with the cash.

Synonyms and related words
run off dash off make off
2

to escape from a place where you are being kept as a punishment

Example

He was put into jail but absconded within a few days.

Synonyms and related words
escape get away break away
Definition abscond in American English